Erika, with Tutor Doctor, has been great for my daughter, Joy. Joy is understanding. Algebra so…read moremuch better. She was even able to raise her grade. Erika's teaching style makes it easy for my daughter to understand math. Then Erika doesnt stop with tutoring. She even sends worksheets and other instructional items to ensure my daughter maintains what she has learned.

We have been using Tutor Doctor for the last two years and been exceptionally happy with our Tutor…read moreAracely who is always present, always on time and always helpful with the work that our children need guidance with. Highly recommend this company and specifically Aracely!

Liliana is the best Spanish teacher I've ever had…read more I came to Liliana after working with a previous Spanish teacher for about 1.5 years. My previous teacher failed me in many ways, but the biggest way was the fact that after 1.5 years of intensive classes and studying (which I had to hugely supplement on my own) I still couldn't speak Spanish. I could translate it, in reading and writing, but I couldn't conversate in it (not unless I'd created scripts and memorized them to make them second nature). I couldn't actually COMMUNICATE in it. Which is exactly why I started Spanish classes in the first place! Among many other things, my previous teacher's perfectionism got in the way of how one naturally and completely learns a new language - which Liliana rectified and I will go into more detail later. Here are the bits of pure gold one gets when working with Liliana (please note: I was very well versed in Spanish grammar and vocabulary before I started with her - I was not starting from scratch): 1. Omg, she's so much fun. She creates characters and tells stories and sings songs and helps you play in Spanish. She brings Spanish off of the pages of the books and homework of your average Spanish teacher and she turns it into this vibrant, fun and memorable experiences one would normally get when living abroad. 2. She focuses on verbs. Verbs are the backbone of any language and she helps you figure out shorts cuts when conjugating new moods and tenses you may have not learned yet. ALSO, if you are traveling and simply use the infinitive of the verb you don't know conjugations for, native Spanish speakers will still be able to understand you! 3. Immersion. This is my ultimate favorite part of Liliana's classes. After the first class or two (and possibly depending on the level you are at when you come in) she speaks to you the entire time in Spanish. It's full immersion. You will be taping each lesson with her and listening to it in between each class and it's pure gold and here's why: she's using the language as it's actually spoken and how it will be spoken to you! You can hear how she uses the verbs and their tenses and moods, how she structures her sentences and her thoughts, and the biggest one: getting comfortable hearing yourself as: tú or usted or ustedes - this is huge purely based on the fact that if you're learning the language from books and homework, you're missing the conversationally reciprocal aspect of the language (and you're almost only thinking in yo.) Liliana has an extensive background in how people learn languages (she used to teach for many years in a top university in Argentina!) and she really makes learning Spanish a fun and successful experience. In about 1.5 months she helped me rewire my Spanish brain to think differently and feel differently about the language and improved my speaking ability and comfort 100%! I can't wait to keep working with her and to see where I'll be in a full years time!

I've been taking lessons with Liliana for about 7 months and I couldn't ask for a better teacher! I…read morethink it's important to learn from a Spanish teacher that is from a Spanish speaking country... it creates a more in depth experience of the culture and mannerisms. Liliana has a very balanced approach to teaching. She makes it a lot of fun while maintaining seriousness and focus. Most importantly she is getting me comfortable SPEAKING Spanish. Liliana is a genuine teacher and I would highly recommend her.

13 years ago I left Colorado without my undergrad degree. I didn't think I'd ever graduate college…read more Because of Nicole, I now have my Bachelors degree. I have had many tutors in my life, but hands down Nicole is the BEST. She is always on time, her communication is perfect and responds at the drop of a dime and most importantly she knows what she's doing. She is insanely patient, suuuuper smart and soooo kind! If you are looking for an AMAZING tutor look no further! Thank you so much Nicole!!

Nicole has done wonders for my Grandson and his understanding of Chemistry and Math. She…read moreimmediately understood his learning style and how best to approach him to get the most out of each lesson. At first he was resistant to being tutored and now understands the value of her help and the relief of stress on both subjects.

We used Academic Achievers for ISEE torturing and test prep. Our daughter went from 2,2,3,3 on the…read morefirst practice test to 8,8,9,9 on her final ISEE Test. She was accepted to all 3 schools she applied; Windward, Harvard-Westlake & Brentwood School. She's currently attending Windward School and absolutely loves it! Several schools made the ISEE elective but many of our daughters friends who didn't take the exam didn't get the acceptance offers they wanted. Thank you Janis!

My last review was December of 2024 and I am happily writing another one as we now have had our…read morethird successful experience with Academic Achievers. Our son started working with Jeffrey the August before his Junior year to prep for the SATs. He had tested well on his practice test and had very high goals for himself - wanting to achieve over a 1500 and we all knew he had the ability to get there. Jeffrey worked weekly with our son from August to March, as he was taking the official SAT Nov and March test dates. Jeffrey was super thorough, flexible if we needed to change times or dates, and an extremely outstanding teacher and fantastic person. Our son enjoyed the weekly lessons, tips and tricks from Jeffrey's vast experience and our son kept improving with every practice test and real test ultimately achieving his goal with the March SAT test. We were all thrilled. It was a pleasure having Jeffrey in our home every Sunday and we are so thankful and grateful for his mentorship. We told him if he was still at it in 4 years when our daughter was ready to prep for the SATs, we'd be calling upon his services again! Academic Achievers was also super helpful, checking up on us during the experience and making sure we knew they were there for us as well. We have recommended them to all who've asked about our experience!

I originally met Chris when I took a GRE prep course with the UCLA extension program (I also highly…read morerecommend that course). I ended up staying with my work and pushed back school. I'm gearing everything up to go back to school for my Master's and I had low confidence in my Statement of Purpose. I fortunately saved his contact information and he was able to help me with my now beautiful statement. I had four, one hour sessions with him that were extremely helpful and productive. He wants to help you and pleasant to work with. With his help I have been accepted to my first choice for graduate school. I definitely recommend Chris!

Chris was my son's college essay tutor. We thought he was extremely helpful and guided my son…read morethrough several drafts and completed essays. My son was accepted to the school of his choice. The next year, my daughter was indecisive about her college choice. She also used Chris as her essay tutor and was accepted into 16 of the 17 colleges that she applied. I completely recommend Chris. I believe he provided excellent guidance in an essential step in the college entry process, one which can be overwhelming. Thank you again Chris

I'm so pleased to write this review for Andrea. Our son was having difficulty In elementary…read moreschool. We had him tested by Dr. Alison Kawa. He was diagnosed with a processing deficiency. After finding out what was causing him issues we were referred to Andrea Chernin. They hit it off immediately. He never dreaded going to see her. He started to improve almost immediately. They saw each other weekly for many years. While he struggled in elementary school, he improved beyond our wildest imagination in both middle and high school. His GPA in highly school was 4.3, with 5/4's in all his AP exams. While grades were important to him, and to us, his growth and self confidence were instrumental in achieving a higher degree of personal and educational success. He is now a sophomore at the University of Michigan. While his issues will be a life long challenge, Andrea has given him the tools to navigate life in a positive and productive manner. If your child needs a kind and caring person, who knows how to cajole, motivate and inspire, then Andrea is your person. She is amazing.

If I could give 10 stars, I would. We worked with the team at Illuminate for nearly three years as…read morethey designed and delivered a custom program for our child to improve Executive Functioning as well subject-specific tutoring. When she began working with Kim at Illuminate just after her Freshman year, her grades were low, but worse, her confidence had taken a hit and we struggled to come up with a strategy to unlock joy in learning. Flash forward: Our child has had multiple 4.0 semesters, was awarded "Most Improved Academics" in her class, and received multiple college admissions offers (and sig. scholarship awards.) Beyond the grades and achievement, our child has developed a love of learning, has navigated her Executive Functioning issues, and has a strategy for ongoing academic success. There are no words to describe how gratifying it is to see her growth and confidence as she heads to college. This would not have been possible without the team at Illuminate.

I have used many tutors in the past. Chemistry tutors, GMAT test preparation tutors, Calculus…read moretutors, you name it. Throughout my college career I have tried it all and nothing came close to my experience with Tutor Me LA. They are kind, caring, and the tutors are excellent. I even referred Tutor Me LA to my niece who increased 200 points on her SAT! The educational director WORKS WITH YOU and that is why I love them. It was far more than finding me a tutor, but they really got to know me and went to great lengths to ensure I did well and that is something that is rare and deserves to be appreciated. Thank you Tutor Me LA for your help, students like myself truly need your service and you all are doing a great job at ensuring that quality is not sacrificed. Shout out to Melissa, Scott, and Jared for always putting up with me and my last minute request and emails asking questions off the clock. You are all absolutely amazing! Another a great experience!

Don't believe all of the 5 stars! They say they know all the admissions directors at the top…read moreschools and will recommend your child...but if you write a negative review your child will be blacklisted. Another person just wrote me privately to say: "I saw your review for TutorMeLA. I pretty much had the same exact experience, and I was wondering what happened after you had posted your review? Did they reach out again, did they threaten you? I was just wondering if there is any way that we can take this complaint to another place because it's truly not right what these guys are doing. The threats are scary and I honestly believe they should be stopped."

Let's face it most kids dread Hebrew school. Tutoring with Dorit is a great way to connect your…read morechild to modern Hebrew and Jewish customs. Ever since we began private sessions with her my daughter is beginning to recall her Hebrew and looks forward to each meeting. Dorit uses interactive methods such as games and songs to teach. She has over 20 year of experience with work with different age groups. One of the biggest perks is that she can come to you I highly recommend Dorit either for Bar Mizva the prep or dose of Judaism/Hebrew language.

All my kids have learned Hebrew with Dorit. She always welcomes them with a huge warm smile, a…read moretwinkle in her eye (which suggests the fun they are about to have together) and a yummy treat. They have all learned Hebrew effortlessly, with good accents, an interest in the prayers she helps them master and the melodies she share with them. To the child, I've heard them chanting Hebrew in the shower, whispering along at their friends b'nai mitzvot or practicing their parsha while gazing out the window. She never pressures them but is steadfast in encouraging them to practice and prepare. She's the best!

Vault Prep truly helped my niece (who I raise) transform through their customized programs! They…read moreworked with us to develop the right SAT/ACT test prep plan and paired it with an in-depth college counseling program that surpassed all of our expectations. We felt that our niece was in great hands and it took a lot of stress off of us, but we were also kept in the loop and involved in decision making. Most importantly, as a result, my niece has developed the confidence to meet and exceed her goals. Her ACT score went up 8 points and she got into her first choice college with a big scholarship! I highly recommend Vault Prep!

Thank you to the team at Vault Prep for the training and support that you provided to my son…read morethroughout the college application process. He is a stubborn teenager but you guided him in the right direction. He excelled on the SAT exam, wrote compelling essays and was accepted by top universities including his dream school, U.C. Berkeley. We look forward to working with Vault with my other son who is a high school freshman. We have interviewed many college consulting companies, but Vault Prep stands alone..